Originally Posted by
HoustonRockets
totally agree, Spirit’s gotta show a profit in Q2 or some turnaround sign, or we’re in deep trouble. Q1 2025’s $143M loss, on top of 2024’s $1.2B, won’t vanish.
No hires in two years should have saved millions, but recalling or hiring will spike costs for pilots and support, dragging us deeper into the red. Maybe they sell more aircraft, tweak staffing ratios, or somehow recover. These two years taught me: seniority matters, but it’s more about how many are behind you than in front. I’d take 2500 behind me at a legacy in 12 months over 500 and stagnation behind me at NK for job security any day.
i think 2500 behind you at a legacy in a year is AT LEAST 24 months ahead of reality. DL & UA are only hiring 500 a year; AA is around 1400-1800 currently. I still think you are better off at a legacy though. I do hope for the best for NK. You’ve got a good pilot group over there.